Ballotpedia. Brian Ross

Brian grew up in west central Georgia and attended Florida A & M University for a bachelor's degree in political science. He is a graduate of the Army Airborne School and holds a law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. Brian is married to Eleanor L. Ross and together they have two daughters. He attends New Life Baptist Church.

Brian is a judge in DeKalb County. Before getting his law degree, Brian was a field artillery officer in the United States Army.

Brian Ross is a judge on the state court of DeKalb County. He was appointed by Governor Nathan Deal in 2015 and has served two terms in this role. 

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The candidate's website says, "On July 30, 2015, Brian was named to serve as a Judge on the State Court of DeKalb County by Governor Nathan Deal. Shortly thereafter, he was selected to serve as the Traffic Division's first Presiding Judge."

A judge on the State Court of DeKalb County since his appointment by Governor Nathan Deal in 2015. 

Was head of the Crimes Against Women Section of the Clayton County District Attorney's Office and responsible for reviewing, charging, and trying cases involving female victims of crime ages 13 and older, with a focus on domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking cases.

Was a private practice lawyer for ten years, focusing on criminal defense and domestic relations.

The candidate's website says, "In his legal career prior to his appointment to State Court, Brian served as a senior prosecuting attorney and as an attorney in private practice."

As a senior prosecuting attorney, tried several criminal jury trials including those involving armed robbery, drug trafficking, rape, aggravated assault and child molestation.

The candidate's website says, "* Juris Doctor - The University of Georgia School of Law (1999)"

Has a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law.

- A judge on the State Court of DeKalb County since his appointment by Governor Nathan Deal in 2015. 
- Was head of the Crimes Against Women Section of the Clayton County District Attorney's Office and responsible for reviewing, charging, and trying cases involving female victims of crime ages 13 and older, with a focus on domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking cases.
- Was a private practice lawyer for ten years, focusing on criminal defense and domestic relations.
- As a senior prosecuting attorney, tried several criminal jury trials including those involving armed robbery, drug trafficking, rape, aggravated assault and child molestation.
- Has a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law.

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As of April 23, 2024, Brian K Ross’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Brian K Ross

Judge Brian K. Ross grew up in West Central Georgia and attended Florida A & M University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. He is a graduate of the Army Airborne School and also holds a law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. Brian is married to Eleanor L. Ross and together they have two daughters. Details about where they currently live, their church affiliation, and other aspects of their personal life are not provided.

Judge Brian K. Ross served as a Field Artillery officer in the United States Army before attending the University of Georgia School of Law. After law school, he went on to have a career in the legal field, where he has served as a judge. Specific details about his legal career path, such as previous jobs within the legal system, are not provided in the information given.

As of May 3, 2024, Brian K Ross’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "In June 2013, Brian was named as the head of the Crimes Against Women section of the Clayton County District Attorney’s Office... he was responsible for reviewing and prosecuting all cases involving crimes against female victims ages 13 and older..."

The candidate's website says, "State Court Traffic Division judges... are not limited in their ability to hear and decide any matter within the jurisdiction of the court... they only hear and decide matters assigned to them by order of the Chief Judge of the State Court."

The candidate's website says, "The State Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the Superior Court over misdemeanor criminal cases as well as civil cases except for those which Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction."

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- Despite their name, State Courts in Georgia have limited jurisdiction within their county. State Court Judges also have limited jurisdiction over the types of cases they hear, as opposed to Superior Court. 
- State Court Judges hear misdemeanors, like traffic tickets. They also issue arrest and search warrants and hold preliminary hearings in some criminal cases. 
- State Court Judges hear most civil matters that aren't related to land titles, divorce, or cases involving non-monetary damages (those matters are handled by the Superior Court).
- State Court Judges are elected in non-partisan county wide elections and serve four year terms. The Governor can appoint State Court Judges when vacancies arise. 
